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VK06 OML

2006 Mazda 3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,091 mi
Last recorded158,091 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 OML
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 158,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2017 134,365 miles

Smell of diesel fumes under bonnet. engine cover fitted to vehicle.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 134,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Smell of diesel fumes under bonnet. engine cover fitted to vehicle.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,724 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 97,768 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 97,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,541 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O,s,rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

o/s/f washer jet.. 1 jet blocked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,298 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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VK06 OML is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 OML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK06 OML registered?

VK06 OML is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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